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Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary general

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Covered by 3 outlets, mostly left-leaning (67%).

4 articles in total. The spectrum counts each outlet once and leaves opinion out. How we measure bias

The Guardian, Bloomberg and The Washington Times report that Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates’ candidate and a former UAE ambassador to the UN, has entered the race to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary general. The Guardian reports that she has won the endorsement of the State of Palestine and faces criticism over alleged UAE arming of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, which UAE diplomats have denied. Bloomberg reports that she pledged to be fully independent and to pursue dialogue with Iran if elected. The Washington Times reports that she called for a “mindset shift” at the UN.

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Key points

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  1. Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race to become UN secretary general, succeeding António Guterres.

    Reported byLeft2Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    The Guardian, Bloomberg
    Right
    The Washington Times

  2. Nusseibeh, who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure aid deliveries to Gaza, is of Palestinian heritage and is known for advocating the two-state solution.

    One outletThe Guardian· Left

  3. The State of Palestine has endorsed Nusseibeh’s candidacy.

    One outletThe Guardian· Left

  4. Nusseibeh’s candidacy faces criticism over alleged UAE arms supplies to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, which UAE diplomats, including Nusseibeh, have denied.

    One outletThe Guardian· Left

  5. Nusseibeh pledged to be fully independent and to continue dialogue if elected, and to pursue dialogue with Iran.

    One outletBloomberg· Left

  6. Nusseibeh said the UN is in need of a “mindset shift” as it seeks a more active role in solving the world’s pressing issues.

    One outletThe Washington Times· Right

What is contested

Where accounts differ

Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.

  • The UAE armed the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan in defiance of a UN arms sales ban.

    Critics allege this, and the Guardian reports the criticism; UAE diplomats, including Nusseibeh, have denied supplying weapons to the RSF leader.

How each side tells it

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All three outlets report that Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s candidate, has entered the race to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary general. The left-side coverage stresses her Gaza aid work, Palestinian endorsement and criticism over Sudan, while the right-side report focuses on her call for a UN “mindset shift.”

  • the left

    2 outlets

    Headlines frame her as a diplomat with Gaza aid credentials and a Palestinian endorsement, with Bloomberg headlines centering on her pledges of independence and Iran dialogue.

    Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
    The GuardianLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    No coverage yet

    No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

  • the right

    1 outlet

    The single Washington Times report presents her as the UAE’s pick and centers on her call for a UN “mindset shift”, with no other coverage in this sample.

    UAE's Nusseibeh calls for 'mindset shift' at U.N. amid bid to become secretary general
    The Washington TimesRightAll right-leaning headlines

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Side by side

What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

2 outlets

Leads with

  • Gaza aid record and Palestinian heritage
  • Palestinian endorsement
  • Criticism over UAE arms supply to Sudan
  • Pledges of independence and Iran dialogue

Leaves out

  • Her call for a “mindset shift” at the UN

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • BloombergLeft

    UAE’s Nusseibeh Vows Independence If Elected UN Chief

    United Arab Emirates Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh, who is vying to become secretary general of the United Nations, pledged to be fully independent and continue dialogue if elected to the top position at the organization.

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  • The GuardianLeft

    Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race

    Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan An Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late …

    Read at The Guardian (opens in a new tab)

From the center

0 outlets

No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • UAE’s pick for secretary-general
  • Call for a “mindset shift” at the UN
  • Role in solving pressing global issues
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  • The Washington TimesRight

    UAE's Nusseibeh calls for 'mindset shift' at U.N. amid bid to become secretary general

    Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates' pick to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, says the organization is in desperate need of a "mindset shift" as it looks to play a more active role in solving some of the world's most pressing issues.

    Read at The Washington Times (opens in a new tab)

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    First to report

    The Guardian, Oct 25, 3:00 PM EDT

  • Center

    No report yet

    From the outlets Mantle follows

  • Right

    1 day 4 hr later

    Its first report, Oct 26, 7:19 PM EDT

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  1. The GuardianLeftOct 25, 3:00 PM EDT
  2. BloombergLeftOct 25, 5:31 PM EDT
  3. The Washington TimesRightOct 26, 7:19 PM EDT

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